VectorWorks Architect 2008 is cost-effective, cross-platform architectural design program with cutting-edge BIM (Building Information Modeling) capabilities. With VectorWorks Architect 2008, firms can draft in 2D, create illustrative presentation drawings, explore 3D forms with solid and NURBS modeling tools, or work in an integrated design environment that links plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, reports, and even rendered views, so a change in one updates the others. Files can also be exported as DWG/DXF or IFC files that can be read by other design, analysis, and construction programs.

“Given the wide variety of excellent firms serving the architectural and design community and the number of new companies and products that regularly enter the field, to be chosen to receive an ACE Award is a singular honor indeed—a distinction that demonstrates the company is highly regarded,” says Russell Ellis, Publisher of Architect.

“We salute all of the winners, as voted on by our readers, for their commitment to product excellence. Innovation, customer collaboration, and superior performance are hallmarks of all these companies as they strive to meet and exceed design expectations, cost criteria, and demanding deadlines.”

According to the magazine, hundreds of companies are nominated for an ACE Award. To earn this achievement, Architect's 88,000 readers received a ballot and cast their votes. The results can be seen in Architect’s January 2008 issue.

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